Комп’ютер швидкий.

fast

Breakdown of Комп’ютер швидкий.

• комп’ютер: the computer

Questions & Answers about Комп’ютер швидкий.

Why is there no word for “is” in the sentence?

In Ukrainian, the verb “to be” (іноді expressed as “є”) is typically omitted in present-tense sentences. The absence of an explicit verb doesn’t affect the meaning; it’s simply understood that Комп’ютер швидкий means “The computer is fast.”

How does the adjective швидкий agree with the noun Комп’ютер?

In Ukrainian, adjectives must agree with their nouns in gender, number, and case. Here, Комп’ютер is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case, so the adjective швидкий is also in the masculine singular nominative form.

Why is there no article (like “the”) before Комп’ютер?

Ukrainian, like many Slavic languages, does not have articles. There’s no equivalent of the English “a” or “the” in Ukrainian, so context alone determines definiteness.

What is the purpose of the apostrophe in Комп’ютер?

The apostrophe in words like Комп’ютер signals that the preceding consonant (п) should not be softened before the following vowel. It helps clarify pronunciation, especially in borrowed words, by indicating that the typical palatalization does not occur.

Would including the copula “є” change the sentence, and is it acceptable to do so?

Yes, you can include the copula to form Комп’ютер є швидкий, though it is less common in casual speech. The omission in the original sentence is standard practice in Ukrainian present-tense statements. Including “є” might add a formal tone but doesn’t change the overall meaning.